RN Ambulatory Surgery Center Days

Froedtert•Menomonee Falls, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Circulating Registered Nurse (RN) coordinates patient care and operating room activities before, during, and after surgical procedures in the ambulatory surgery center. The RN serves as the patient advocate and promotes patient safety, efficient surgical flow, regulatory compliance, and effective communication among the interdisciplinary surgical team. The Circulating RN continuously assesses the patient’s condition, anticipates the needs of the surgical team, and coordinates the equipment, supplies, and resources required for safe and efficient procedures. The RN manages and verifies surgical specimens, medications, implants, documentation, surgical counts, and required safety processes while maintaining situational awareness of the operating room environment. The RN collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other perioperative team members to ensure safe, organized, and efficient patient care. The role also supports timely room starts and turnovers, infection prevention, appropriate resource utilization, and compliance with organizational, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through at least two years of education at an accredited School of Nursing, sufficient to be eligible for Registered Nurse licensure.
Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or a multistate nursing license from a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certification, or an AHA-approved equivalent, required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in Med/Surg, ambulatory surgery, PACU, or OR nursing is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care and operating room activities before, during, and after surgical procedures.
Advocate for patients and promote patient safety, efficient surgical flow, regulatory compliance, and effective interdisciplinary communication.
Continuously assess the patient’s condition and anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
Coordinate equipment, supplies, and resources for safe and efficient procedures.
Manage and verify surgical specimens, medications, implants, documentation, surgical counts, and required safety processes.
Maintain situational awareness of the operating room environment.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other perioperative team members.
Support timely room starts and turnovers, infection prevention, and appropriate resource utilization.
Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and accreditation standards.